Distinguished Mr. President,

I was deeply saddened when I heard the news of the catastrophic fires that raged in the region of Athens and caused a real tragedy in your country. I sincerely regret the fatalities in this terrible disaster.

In these moments of national mourning, let me express my deepest condolences, on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia and on my personal behalf.

Please, your Excellency, convey our condolences to the families and relatives of the victims and injured in this huge tragedy.

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov